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Doctoral Researcher

Source: DAAD official PhDGermany RSS feed. The Chair of Ecosystem Physiology (https://uni-freiburg.de/enr-ecophys/) in the Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources of the University of Freiburg is looking for Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d) Root ecology, Ecophysiology, Root exudationWith start date 1st January 2027 for a fixed-term position of 3+1 years. In the DFG research unit FOR 5315 “FOREST FLOOR: Functioning, Dynamics, and Vulnerability in a Changing World”, the Chair of Ecosystem Physiology will investigate the impact of soil drought on the compound specific root exudation and root development patterns of three temperate tree species in the Forest Floor and mineral soil. The project is embedded in the research unit Forest Floor (https://uni-freiburg.de/forestfloor/), which has the overarching aim to analyze the causal links between controls, properties and ecosystem services of Forest Floors in a changing climate. Project partners are distributed over Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Denmark. Regular project meetings will ensure close collaboration and exchange within the research unit.Your task:Within FOREST FLOOR you will regularly sample compound-specific root exudates in three temperate forest species with a focus on drought and recovery effects in the Forest Floor. These analyses will be complemented by minirhizotron installations for root development observations, ultimately allowing an upscaling of total root exudation fluxes to the Forest Floor. A special focus will be set on European beech, which will be drought-stressed with rain-out shelters to study the effects of drought in detail. The project is closely cooperating to assess the effect on microbial communities and mycorrhiza in the Forest Floor. To assess the ecophysiological response of the studied trees to drought, sap flow sensors and point dendrometers will be installed in the respective trees. Finally, you will study the impact of drought on litter derived N dispersal with stable 15N isotopes.Your qualifications and contributionsYou hold a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Geoecology, Biology or related fieldsExcellent background in plant physiology, including root ecology, nutrient cycling and stable isotopesExperience with GC-MS, minirhizotrons, sap flow and dendrometry is a plusA high degree of autonomy, responsibility, flexibility, team spirit and organizational skillsExcellent English skillsGreat enthusiasm for field and lab workGreat enthusiasm for working in a large interdisciplinary project and interest in collaborative researchDrivers license (class B) is requiredWe offer a salary according to TV-L E13 (65%) and participation in an exciting, interdisciplinary scientific project at the interface of ecophysiology and soil ecology in in a very dynamic and interactive team with collaborative culture. You will work in well-connected groups with strong third-party funding in Freiburg in close cooperation with other scientists involved in the project. You will be able to develop your own research ideas, but also find support to qualify for a scientific career. The faculty offers the possibility to graduate in a formal PhD-program (www.gs.esgc.uni-freiburg.de). Women are explicitly encouraged to apply.Please upload all documents (letter of application, CV, credentials, letter of recommendation) via the official system (Job Offerings) of the University of Freiburg. The deadline for applications is the 31st of October 2026.For any questions regarding the position, please contact Simon Haberstroh (simon.haberstroh@cep.uni-freiburg.de).This is a fixed-term position of 3+1 years. The salary will be determined in accordance with E13 TV-L.We will be particularly pleased to receive applications from women for the position advertised here.Please send your application in English including supporting documents mentioned above citing the reference number 00005179, by 31. Oktober 2026 at the latest. Please send your application to the following address in written or electronic form:Prof. Dr. Christiane Werner Ecosystem Physiology (CEP)Faculty of Environment and Natural ResourcesUniversity of FreiburgGeorges-Köhler-Allee 053/05479110 Freiburg (Germany)For further information, please contact Herr Dr. Simon Haberstroh on the phone number +49 761 203-8303 or E-Mail simon.haberstroh@mail.cep.uni-freiburg.de.

Research Associate

Source: DAAD official PhDGermany RSS feed. TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.Within the DFG-funded interdisciplinary research unit GArua: “Fog-dependent water relations and plant invasion in the Galápagos Archipelago under climate change” (https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/prfolder-en/news/when-the-garua-disappears-a-new-research-unit-will-study-the-future-of-the-galapagos-cloud-forests), the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Forest Sciences, Institute of Forest Botany and Forest Zoology, Chair of Forest Botany offers a position as Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)in Tropical tree ecophysiology and tree water relations(subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)starting January 1, 2027. The position is limited until July 31, 2030, with the possibility of extension up to a total employment duration of four years and entails 65% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification (usually PhD).Tasks: Within this collaborative research project, the research associate will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of sap flow sensors and automated dendrometers for quantifying tree water use and status of native and exotic shrub and tree species, for hydraulic characterization as well as for several measurement campaigns.Requirements: an excellent university degree in forest or plant ecology, ecophysiology, environmental sciences, or a related discipline with field and/or lab experiencewillingness for several long-term stays at the Charles Darwin Research Station, main island of the Galapagos Archipelago, Ecuador, as well as to familiarize oneself with technical installations and sensor networkscapability for intensive fieldwork campaigns in harsh environmental conditions is essential while advanced understanding of tree water relations is a plusproven scientific writing skills is essential, while advanced knowledge in statistical analyses with R is a plusproven experience in working in diverse teams, team-oriented and willing to learn and work independentlyadvanced command of English is essential while basic knowledge of Spanish and/or German is desirableWe offer: joint doctoral studies together with further PhD student in other subprojects working on Galapagosan inspiring, international and interdisciplinary working environment, specialized in forest and plant ecology, ecophysiology and plant hydraulics attractive working conditions and opportunities for further professional development at TUDFor project-related questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Bernhard Schuldt (bernhard.schuldt@tu-dresden.de).TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.Application: Please submit your detailed application with the usual documents (among others motivation letter, curriculum vitae, certificates and grades) by October 31, 2026 (time stamp on the email server of TUD applies) exclusively by email, preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de, by sending it as a single pdf file to forstbotanik@tu-dresden.de. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.TUD is a founding partner in the DRESDEN-concept alliance.Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website:https://tu-dresden.de/tu-dresden/arbeiten-an-der-tud/stellenangebote/Datenschutzhinweis?set_language=en

PhD Candidate in the research project 'Entangled with Seaweed', case studies in Scotland